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VFN 22: Fredrikson Vs Larkin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If You Want Blood. Scott Wolfe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilia Kosarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe looks for a takedown but Kosarev sprawls well.
Kosarev fails to land the takedown.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown but Wolfe shows good takedown defense.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kosarev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosarev shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kosarev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kosarev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosarev throws an elbow that misses. Wolfe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosarev's guard. Nice move by Wolfe!
Kosarev can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolfe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolfe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kosarev to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wolfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Kosarev shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolfe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosarev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilia Kosarev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosarev shoots in but Wolfe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
Wolfe lands a head kick. Kosarev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ilia Kosarev has been cut.
Wolfe pushes Kosarev up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosarev can't get the takedown.
Kosarev tries for a takedown but Wolfe manages to get underhooks.
Wolfe pushes Kosarev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolfe is stalling here.
Kosarev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolfe's efforts to push away.
Wolfe tries to break free but Kosarev pushes him back against the cage.
Wolfe lands a nice uppercut.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wolfe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfe manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe cracks Kosarev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolfe lands a glancing blow to the side of Kosarev's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooh!!! Wolfe has knocked Kosarev down with a huge combo! Wolfe steps away and waves a wobbly Kosarev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kosarev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kosarev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Kosarev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolfe controls the position from side control.
Wolfe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wolfe Throws a clean left jab. Wolfe Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Kosarev's chin! Kosarev crumbles to the ground and Wolfe follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Wolfe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Wolfe!
Post fight, an emotional Scott Wolfe said 'There is more where that came from.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alchuk Andromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alchuk Andromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andromov under the eye.
Andromov throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Andromov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Andromov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andromov tries to keep at a distance but Larson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larson prevents Andromov from breaking the clinch.
Andromov tries to circle away but Larson has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Larson.
It looks like Alchuk Andromov has been cut.
Larson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andromov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larson lands a knee to the body.
Andromov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andromov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andromov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andromov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Andromov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Larson.
Andromov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andromov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andromov is trying to force a seperation but Larson has the dominant position.
Larson is struggling to control the position.
Andromov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larson cracks Andromov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andromov looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larson.
Andromov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson feints a jab promting Andromov to slip. Larson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Andromov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andromov misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Andromov misses the target.
Larson lands a really nice looking cross but Andromov seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larson lands with a slapping head kick.
Donk. Larson catches Andromov right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Andromov.
Andromov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andromov is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Andromov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andromov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andromov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Larson.
Larson cracks Andromov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andromov is rocked!
Larson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larson connects with a body shot that sends Andromov's belly button to the back.
Oh Andromov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larson drops Andromov with a huge uppercut! Andromov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Larson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfe Larson!
Wolfe Larson gave a mention to [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Zablotnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Zarkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Zablotnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Zarkov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarkov tries to clinch up.
A combination from Zablotnik does no damage.
Zarkov is looking to clinch but Zablotnik is avoiding it.
Zarkov gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zarkov fails to land.
Zarkov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Zarkov on the inside.
Zarkov lands a nice uppercut.
Zarkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zarkov lands with a right to the head.
Zarkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zarkov.
Zablotnik tries to circle away but Zarkov has him pinned against the cage.
Zarkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zablotnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zarkov throws a head punch that misses.
Zablotnik can't break the clinch.
Zarkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zarkov.
Zarkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zarkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarkov misses with some punches.
Zablotnik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zarkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Zablotnik is trying to break the clinch but Zarkov has him pressed against the cage.
Zarkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zablotnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zarkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zablotnik is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Zarkov fails to land.
Oh Zablotnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zarkov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zarkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zarkov.
Zarkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zarkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zarkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zarkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zarkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zarkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Zablotnik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zablotnik seems to have got his legs back now.
Zablotnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zarkov wants to clinch.
Zarkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zablotnik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zarkov tries to clinch there but Zablotnik circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarkov tries to clinch but Zablotnik is having none of it.
Zablotnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Zarkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zablotnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Zablotnik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Zablotnik misses.
Zarkov tries to clinch but Zablotnik moves out of range.
Zarkov pushes Zablotnik up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zablotnik can't break the clinch.
Zablotnik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zablotnik is trying to force a seperation but Zarkov has the dominant position.
Zarkov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zablotnik! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zarkov is unloading with more strikes now! Zablotnik drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Zarkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, White Widow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widow misses with a takedown attempt
so Draugovich Ii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Widow keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
Widow tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draugovich Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Widow is retaining full guard.
Widow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Draugovich Ii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Draugovich Ii regains half guard.
Widow is looking to take a break and control but Draugovich Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a sweep. Widow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Draugovich Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draugovich Ii wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widow thows a huge punch but Draugovich Ii dodges it nicely.
Widow throwing shots but Draugovich Ii is blocking nicely.
Draugovich Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Widow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Widow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draugovich Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Widow.
Draugovich Ii wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Widow.
Draugovich Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Draugovich Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Draugovich Ii taking some punishment here, with Widow in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Draugovich Ii is staying active underneath Widow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Draugovich Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Draugovich Ii wants to control but Widow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Draugovich Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draugovich Ii tries to get to full guard but Widow has control of the leg.
Draugovich Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Widow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draugovich Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draugovich Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draugovich Ii is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draugovich Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Widow postures up and lands a big shot to Draugovich Ii's brow.
Draugovich Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widow is one step ahead there.
Widow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draugovich Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widow has managed to get both his arms back between Draugovich Ii's legs - danger averted.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widow defends well.
Widow trying to control but Draugovich Ii is working from the bottom.
Widow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Draugovich Ii's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widow is in close to Draugovich Ii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Widow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draugovich Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widow has managed to get both his arms back between Draugovich Ii's legs - danger averted.
Widow working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widow distracts Draugovich Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Widow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Draugovich Ii is rocked!
Draugovich Ii working for a triangle but Widow defends it easily.
Oh Draugovich Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draugovich Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Draugovich Ii, not yet.
Draugovich Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Widow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widow defends well.
Draugovich Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Widow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Widow looking to score a takedown here. Draugovich Ii is defending well but Widow drives through and ends up in Draugovich Ii's guard.
Widow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Draugovich Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the position.
Widow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Widow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draugovich Ii is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Widow rolls with it to try and escape but Draugovich Ii cranks on the arm and Widow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grigori Draugovich Ii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Gonzalez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake connects with a looping right hand.
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake lands an elbow that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Luis Gonzalez has been cut.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Drake has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Drake.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake lands an elbow just above Gonzalez 's eye.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands a big right hand that drops Gonzalez! The killer instinct kicks in and Drake finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Drake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellerman comes to the cage accompanied by When Darkness Falls. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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146 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Kellerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Kellerman checks it.
Kellerman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller wants to get up but he can't break Kellerman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Miller stands up from Kellerman's guard - Miller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kellerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Kellerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to clinch
and Kellerman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kellerman leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Kellerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Kellerman counters with a solid body kick.
Miller tries to clinch up but Kellerman circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kellerman counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kellerman counters with a head kick.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Kellerman.
Kellerman throws a head kick that Miller semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kellerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller wants to clinch
and Kellerman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller tries to clinch there but Kellerman circles away.
Miller gets a double leg takedown into Kellerman's guard.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kellerman, up you get!
Jason Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellerman throws a head kick that misses.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kellerman.
Kellerman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakob Kellerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Kellerman connects with a single shot there.
Miller avoids the head kick by Kellerman.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kellerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Kellerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kellerman lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Kellerman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kellerman throws a head kick that misses.
Miller wants to clinch
and Kellerman counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kellerman scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jakob Kellerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller shoots in but Kellerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Kellerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miller misses with a hook
and Kellerman counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Kellerman throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Kellerman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jakob Kellerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Kellerman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kellerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Kellerman connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance but Kellerman moves to the side
and Kellerman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kellerman scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kellerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kellerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kellerman.
Kellerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kellerman checks a low kick from Miller.
Kellerman tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kellerman is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kellerman throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kellerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kellerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kellerman tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kellerman to the ground. Kellerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kellerman throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries for a takedown but Kellerman circles away easily
enabling Kellerman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kellerman.
Kellerman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Kellerman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kellerman tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kellerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller avoids the head kick by Kellerman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller shoots in but Kellerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A good leg kick by Kellerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Kellerman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kellerman. That's going to slow Miller down.
Kellerman throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kellerman regains half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kellerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Kellerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Kellerman defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kellerman gets full guard.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kellerman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Miller wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kellerman throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kellerman as he avoids it easily.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kellerman throws a nice head kick!
Jakob Kellerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Kellerman which made him look bad.
Jakob Kellerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Kellerman misses with a head kick.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kellerman is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Kellerman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kellerman feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Kellerman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Kellerman.
Kellerman connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Kellerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller prevents Kellerman from standing back up.
Kellerman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miller not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kellerman tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jakob Kellerman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kellerman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Kellerman!
Jakob Kellerman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Beranubus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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196 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Beranubus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulus Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog lands a big right hand that sends Beranubus crashing to the mat! Herzog stays standing though and waves Beranubus back to his feet!
It looks like Vitor Beranubus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beranubus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beranubus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herzog avoids it really well and circles away.
Beranubus rushes Herzog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beranubus as Herzog tries to tie him up.
Beranubus has Herzog pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beranubus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Herzog tumbling to the mat - Beranubus dives into Herzog's guard.
Beranubus wants to pass the guard but Herzog is keeping the position.
Beranubus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Herzog's head.
Beranubus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Herzog holds on and takes a little breather.
Herzog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beranubus postures up.
Herzog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beranubus manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Beranubus is keeping the position.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Beranubus keeps moving.
Beranubus wants to improve his position but instead Herzog has moved into half guard.
Beranubus tries to kick Herzog off but Herzog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beranubus sees it coming and defends easily.
Beranubus tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
Beranubus kicks off Herzog and gets to his feet.
Herzog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beranubus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog scores with a jab. Beranubus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Herzog lands a jab.
Beranubus is rocked!
Vitor Beranubus's cut is getting worse.
Herzog closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Beranubus out cold! Beranubus corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulus Herzog!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Matsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Matsuka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hai.
Hai taking a breather.
Hai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hai wants to control from the top but Matsuka keeps moving.
Matsuka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hai controls the pace.
Hai looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hai seems keen to control Matsuka's posture.
Matsuka trying to control but Hai is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hiro Matsuka.
Hai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsuka did well to prevent Hai getting side control.
Hai is looking to pass Matsuka's guard but actually Matsuka recovers to full guard.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to control but Matsuka is working from the bottom.
Matsuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuka controls Hai momentarily but Hai frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai throws an elbow that misses. Matsuka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hai's guard. Nice move by Matsuka!
Matsuka stopping the sweep attempt from Hai.
Hai is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuka is one step ahead there.
Matsuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hai controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuka throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matsuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasara Hai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hai shoots in for a double leg but Matsuka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hai is trying to control. Matsuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matsuka!
Hai avoids the attempt from Matsuka to control.
Hai working Matsuka over with strikes here.
Matsuka is in a horrible position here. Hai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matsuka's face.
Matsuka is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai is landing with some decent strikes but Matsuka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Matsuka is still in real trouble! Can Hai finish him?
Hai scoring with strikes but Matsuka is staying in there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hai! Matsuka is hurt baaadly! Hai is firing away with more strikes - Matsuka is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasara Hai!
Vasara Hai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpinen throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles scores with the left hand. Kilpinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Kilpinen saw that one coming.
Kilpinen misses with an uppercut.
Kilpinen misses with a body shot.
Kilpinen tries to sprawl but Knuckles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kilpinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilpinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but Kilpinen is keeping the position.
Knuckles trying to control but Kilpinen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilpinen on the ground.
Knuckles trying to control but Kilpinen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Inspectah Knuckles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Kilpinen ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Knuckles.
Kilpinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knuckles. That did some damage!
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knuckles checks a leg kick.
Kilpinen wants to land a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range.
Kilpinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen lands a head kick. Knuckles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpinen lands with a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Kilpinen's shoulder, as Kilpinen tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles throws a wild body kick that Kilpinen sees coming a mile off.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from Kilpinen.
Knuckles needs to keep his hands up - Kilpinen had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Knuckles misses the target.
Kilpinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kilpinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles slips under a jab from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Knuckles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kilpinen thumps Knuckles with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kilpinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Jaakko Kilpinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpinen throws the kick towards the body but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Kilpinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Kilpinen. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kilpinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilpinen tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilpinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knuckles rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilpinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles slips a jab from Kilpinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilpinen misses the target.
Kilpinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen scores with a nice head shot.
Kilpinen scores with a leg kick.
Kilpinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kilpinen is looking to clinch.
Knuckles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knuckles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knuckles shoots for a double leg takedown but Kilpinen sprawls well. He's pushed Knuckles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knuckles gets tackled into the cage by Kilpinen. Kilpinen maintains the clinch.
Kilpinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilpinen lands an uppercut.
Kilpinen connects with a knee to the head.
Knuckles is rocked!
Kilpinen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Knuckles - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kilpinen, and another! Knuckles is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jaakko Kilpinen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaakko Kilpinen made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin wants to clinch.
Larkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredrikson circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Fredrikson. No joy for Larkin on that attempt.
Fredrikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larkin shoots in but Fredrikson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johan Fredrikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Larkin.
Larkin looks gassed!
Fredrikson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredrikson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrikson leaves Larkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredrikson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fredrikson throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fredrikson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fredrikson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Fredrikson.
Fredrikson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Steven Larkin has been cut.
A combination from Fredrikson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrikson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Larkin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johan Fredrikson!
Johan Fredrikson retains his welterweight title!
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